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Russia and the Syrian crisis: cynicism or wisdom?

The present article was originally written for EURASIA FOCUS, a monthly newsletter edited by the consulting firm AESMA™. In the 18th and 19th century, Russian concern for Christians in the Middle East used to shape Russian policy towards the Ottomans. France had an analogous way to deal with the area: religion mixed with geopolitical ambitions. … Lire la suite →